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Dakota Ditcheva

Dakota Lili-Joa Ditcheva is a British mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter who competes in the women’s flyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL).

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Dakota Ditcheva is a British mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter, undefeated in professional MMA and the current PFL women’s flyweight champion.

Who she is

Dakota Lili-Joa Ditcheva, born 25 July 1998 in Sale, Greater Manchester, is a British fighter with Bulgarian heritage. Her mother, Lisa Howarth, is a multiple-time world champion kickboxer, which shaped Ditcheva’s Muay Thai foundation.

Key achievements

Ditcheva won the 2023 PFL Europe women’s flyweight tournament and the 2024 PFL Women’s Flyweight Tournament, defeating Taila Santos to capture the PFL flyweight title. Her professional MMA record stands at 15–0.

Fighting style

Her style is built around Muay Thai striking, reflecting her background in the discipline before transitioning to MMA. She has multiple knockout and technical knockout wins in her undefeated run.

In short

  • Ditcheva is undefeated at 15–0 in professional MMA.
  • She won the 2024 PFL Women’s Flyweight Tournament and title.
  • Her fighting style is Muay Thai-based striking.
  • Her mother is world champion kickboxer Lisa Howarth.

Quick questions

Who is Dakota Ditcheva?
She is a British MMA fighter and former Muay Thai champion competing in the PFL women’s flyweight division.
What is Dakota Ditcheva's record?
Her professional MMA record is 15–0.
Did Dakota Ditcheva win a PFL title?
Yes, she won the 2024 PFL Women’s Flyweight Tournament and the PFL flyweight title by defeating Taila Santos.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakota_Ditcheva
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, MMA division, PFL ranking, and professional fight record.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/bio/_/id/5080570/dakota-ditcheva
    Supports: Birthdate and age.
  3. Tapology — https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/216494-dakota-ditcheva
    Supports: Nickname, fighting style, and professional MMA record.
  4. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/64877936
    Supports: Muay Thai background and early unbeaten MMA career.
  5. Sherdog — https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/5-Things-You-Might-Not-Know-About-Dakota-Ditcheva-189492
    Supports: Mother's identity and background in kickboxing.
  6. Professional Fighters League — https://pflmma.com/cs-fighter/dakota-ditcheva
    Supports: PFL career record and official fighter profile.